When a book blows up on Tik Tok, I am always hesitant to read it. Why am I like this? It’s like I am so scared it won’t live up to the hype or meet my standards of good reading. It’s a viscous cycle that ends up leaving me out of the loop for months on end. I finally picked up Malibu Rising after avoiding it since June and I am so glad that I did. It was refreshing to read some technically good writing and an incredibly heart-wrenching story.
What I love about TJR’s writing is her ability to have a cliff hanger at the end of every chapter. I felt the same way when I read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, like I was always anticipating something. I also love how she creates incredible imagery and shows emotion rather than telling it. There were so many moments during this read where I had to stop and drop a book dart or dog-ear a page because of a line that made my heart swell. There were so many times where I had to drop the book into my lap and take a deep breath from the impact of the emotions she provoked. The tone was consistent throughout the entire novel and I was completely transported to the world she created. She jumped around in timeframes and perspectives but I never felt lost. To me, this was superb writing and it made the story even more genuine.
As you may be able to tell, I definitely recommend this book!
I bought this book as my June Book Of the Month. I only recently subscribed to BOTM and I love the thrill of choosing a new book each month. The shipping is always incredibly fast and they include a different bookmark with each box. Plus, there are usually exclusives or early releases, like this one. To join BOTM, click here!
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Abigail Angelo 